PURPOSE
Assists with Soft Gel operation encapsulation process and machines responsible for manufacturing of products according to Batch Records.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow the Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.’s) relating to Soft Gel and Encapsulation equipment.
- Immediately bring any discrepancy to the attention of a supervisor; and obtain approval from the supervisor before operating Encapsulation equipment.
- Spreads Soft Gels on to drying trays.
- Moves stacks of drying trays to appropriate drying rooms.
- Fills out appropriate documentation on batch records maintaining good documentation practices.
- Helps monitor machine
- Assists with Gelatin and Material change over operations
- Assists with performing In-process testing and checks throughout product runs and daily routines.
- Assists in basic cleaning of machines and production rooms following major and minor changeovers.
- Assist in getting clearances from QA on appropriate equipment and GMP rooms for processing.
- Responsible for following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), 21 CFR Part 211 and 21 CFR Part 111.
- Other duties, which may be assigned from time to time, by management of the company.
Required for Encapsulation Operator:
- Understanding of Equipment SOP’s.
- Train on Encapsulation equipment.
- Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) over head, face, and hands, and arms.
- Works efficiently.
- Maintain neat and clean work areas.
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Assist on Dis-assembly of non-critical component machine parts.
- Assist on Assembly and installation of all non-critical component equipment parts.
- Assist with Cleaning all non-critical component machine parts equipment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Work safely around production equipment and in a manufacturing setting.
- Arrives on or before scheduled start time to properly review duties for the day.
- Able to read, write and speak English, plus perform basic math.
- Follow both written and oral instructions.
- Works well independently and with a team.
- Flexibility to work different job functions and overtime.
- Successfully pass pre-employment screenings including a drug screen.
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP’s and Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· High school diploma or GED (General Educations Diploma).
- 3+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Able to read and follow SOP’s.
- Able to work in compliance of current GMPs.
- Able to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
SPECIAL FACTORS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT
TRAVEL
Travel may be required for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works within an GMP Manufacturing Environment, office environment and inside the plant.
- Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning.
- Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) over head, face, and hands, and arms.
- No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in these work environments.
- Pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and see, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Encapsulation: 3 years (Required)
- Soft gels: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33404 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person